Nigerian powerhouse Chukwuebuka Enekwechi successfully defended his African Games men’s shot put title at the University of Ghana Stadium today, March 19th, 2024.

Enekwechi, who holds both the National and African Games records, launched a throw of 21.06 meters, proving too strong for the competitors, including his compatriot, Emeka Moses Ugwu

This victory comes after his record-breaking gold medal throw of 21.48 metres at the 2019 Games in Rabat.

Egypt‘s Mostafa Amr Hassan and Mohamed Magdi Hamza put up a valiant fight, securing the silver and bronze medals respectively, with throws of 20.70 metres and 20.29 metres.

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Anyanacho, already a bronze medalist from the 2019 African Games, displayed her talent throughout the competition. She dominated her quarter-final match against burkina Faso‘s Chawquia W. Zabsore, securing her place in the medal rounds.

The determined athlete continued her winning streak in the semi-finals, defeating Morocco‘s Salih Sofia in a thrilling three-round battle.

Facing off against the top-ranked African competitor, Mohammed Aya of Egypt, in the finals, Anyanacho displayed strategic thinking. While she dropped the first round, she came back stronger in the second and third, ultimately securing the gold medal for Nigeria.

With this win, Anyanacho adds another feather to her cap, and Team Nigeria‘s taekwondo squad now boasts 1 gold and 1 bronze medal, with the potential for more victories to come.

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Organised by the African Union (AU) with the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) and the Association of African Sports Confederations (AASC), the African Games are Africa’s biggest multi-disciplinary sporting event geared towards advancing top-class African sports and fostering cultural exchanges between the member states of the African Union.

The games will see some five thousand elite athletes, three thousand experienced officials, and thousands of fans in the country, in addition to an estimated global audience of 2.2 billion people watching through traditional and social media.

The addition of Rugby Sevens not only showcases the diversity of sports across Africa but reflects the organisation’s dedication to sports representation, the increase of regional participation, and sports development.

Rugby Sevens, a variation of rugby union, features teams comprised of seven players engaging in seven-minute halves, diverging from the traditional format of 15 players per side and 40-minute halves. The governance of Rugby Sevens falls under World Rugby, the global authority for rugby unions.

“I stand with great pride as rugby takes its rightful place within the African Games for the very first time. This marks a historic moment for our sport and for the continent as a whole. My heartfelt congratulations go out to Ghana and my President Nana Akufo-Addo for their exceptional work in preparing to host this esteemed event,” stated Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa. “The African Games serve as a testament to our continent’s commitment to sports. It’s a platform where our athletes can shine, our nations can unite, and our shared passion for the game can be celebrated on a grand scale.”

Rugby Africa President, Herbert Mensah, remains dedicated to fostering the growth and development of rugby across the African continent. Since his election, President Mensah has been a vocal advocate for an increase in competitions across the continent, which will provide opportunities for the youth to develop their athletic talent.

Ghana, a founding member of the African Games, is hosting the Olympic event for the first time, with 5000 elite athletes from over 54 African countries competing in 25 diverse sports codes, including swimming, cricket, football, volleyball, and many more. With the inclusion of rugby Sevens in the line-up, the African Games promise to deliver unmatched excitement.

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